Social changes after the Black Death | Ken Follett’s Jouney Into the Dark Ages
Author Ken Follett explores the societal changes that came about as a result of the Black Death, such as the position of women, and a new labour market beginning to replace feudalism. Contains reconstructions of sickness and death which some viewers may find disturbing.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 4'18''
- Broadcast year: 2012
Curriculum Connection
- History | Medieval Kingdoms, 1100-1406 | The Creation of the Medieval Kingdoms | The decline of feudal society
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: Channel 4
- Channel: Channel 4
- Programme: Ken Follett's Jouney Into the Dark Ages
- Episode: Black Death
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